Carnegie Museum of Art this afternoon with my sister Mary.
This huge sculpture was just inside the museum, opposite the entrance doors
At the Museum
Tag: postaday
25 Year Old Sloth at the National Aviary
On many visits to the National Aviary he’s just a big lumpy shadow at the top of a tree on a branch. Easily visible this morning, being fed breakfast
Video of sloth eating breakfast
patience.
He takes his time.
My sister and I went to the National Aviary this morning
Candy Crush
So many bridges in Pittsburgh – a guest blog
Thanks to Bill McCafferty for this sign.
His answer to the question:
“She walks across.”
WALK AND BIKE THE BURGH TOURS click for link
Definition of a Yinzer.
“A “yinzer” is a nickname for a native or resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, who embodies the city’s culture, sports loyalty, and unique “[Pittsburghese]” dialect.”
On to the future
Hard work and dedication, swimming 20 hours a week, too. Go Anna!
Accepted to BSNursing program
starting this August.
Ohio Rest Stop Flag Display on a Windy Day
“As of early May 2026, Ohio flags are flying at half-staff to honor three Ohio Air National Guard members—Sgt. Tyler Simmons, Capt. Seth R. Koval, and Capt. Curtis J. Angst—killed during Operation Epic Fury. Governor Mike DeWine ordered the flags at all public buildings and grounds statewide to remain lowered until sunset on the day of their funerals”
If you’d like to see a thirty second video of the flags whipping in the wind click here to see short video
We are headed to Athens Ohio (not Greece) to celebrate and honor Anna who is graduating from college tomorrow.
Iris After the Rain at Dusk
My neighbor Sue gave me the Iris a couple of years ago. They are so beautiful. I worried the strong rain would beat them to the ground, that the blossoms would crumple. They stood tall. The petals like velvet.
“Our Thirty Gray Horses…”
Throwback Thursday.
An ad from my maternal grandmother’s 1906 Rockford High School Annual
Rockford Lumber & Fuel Co.
click to see photo of business
Wordless Wednesday
What’s Fished Out of Tires
I needed new tires so I drove to Laurel Gardens Tire Service
Knit a bit on a sock but the wait wasn’t too long.
Look at the fun display on the counter.
An aquarium without fish! But all the items they have fished out of tires. Some very Big Tires. What a collection. Besides screws and nails I saw a part of a pair of scissors.!
And it’s Tina who is responsible for the creative idea, although some of the guys tease and claim it was their idea!
Here’s a quick video of my knitting and the game show on tv snd a great painting by an artist named Rita who painted North Hills businesses and just gave the paintings to the business years ago. I was able to find the artist’s name as Tina said she had painted Isaly’s, too. Here’s what I found “
Although her art is not mentioned in her obituary linked here it has to be
Rita Putnak-Kusenko who painted iconic Pittsburgh scenes, including the Isaly’s Dairy Store at North Hills Village in May1957. Her work is known for capturing local North Hills small businesses and nostalgic, familiar scenes, reflecting the neighborhood charm of the area. She is remembered for documenting local scenes in this way.
